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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.40, 698.52 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.40, 698.52 and 370.28 is: 554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.40 : 698.52 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.40/698.52 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.40x = 698.52 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.40x = 258,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,647.99/466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.56

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