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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 698.63 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.36, 698.63 and 260.31 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.36 : 698.63 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.36/698.63 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.36x = 698.63 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.36x = 181,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,861.69/466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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