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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.41, 698.15 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.41, 698.15 and 301.66 is: 451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.41 : 698.15 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.41/698.15 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.41x = 698.15 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.41x = 210,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,600.44/466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.54

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