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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.34, 700.83 and 449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.34, 700.83 and 449.08 is: 674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.34 : 700.83 = 449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.34/700.83 = 449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.34x = 700.83 × 449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.34x = 314,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,725.30/466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.89

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