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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.43, 699.65 and 209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.43, 699.65 and 209.63 is: 314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.43 : 699.65 = 209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.43/699.65 = 209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.43x = 699.65 × 209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.43x = 146,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,666.58/466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.45

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