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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.37, 699.44 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.37, 699.44 and 246.70 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.37 : 699.44 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.37/699.44 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.37x = 699.44 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.37x = 172,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,551.49/466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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