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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.38, 698.22 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.38, 698.22 and 321.66 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.38 : 698.22 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.38/698.22 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.38x = 698.22 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.38x = 224,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,589.45/466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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