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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.41, 699.55 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.41, 699.55 and 246.80 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.41 : 699.55 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.41/699.55 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.41x = 699.55 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.41x = 172,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,648.94/466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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