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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.40, 699.60 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.40, 699.60 and 322.40 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.40 : 699.60 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.40/699.60 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.40x = 699.60 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.40x = 225,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,551.04/466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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