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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 699.50 and 329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 699.50 and 329.01 is: 493.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 699.50 = 329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/699.50 = 329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 699.50 × 329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 230,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,144.63/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.46

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