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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.40, 699.76 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.40, 699.76 and 322 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.40 : 699.76 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.40/699.76 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.40x = 699.76 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.40x = 225,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,322.72/466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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