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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.37, 699.78 and 330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.37, 699.78 and 330.29 is: 495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.37 : 699.78 = 330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.37/699.78 = 330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.37x = 699.78 × 330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.37x = 231,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,130.34/466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.59

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