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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.48, 698.64 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.48, 698.64 and 357.40 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.48 : 698.64 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.48/698.64 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.48x = 698.64 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.48x = 249,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,693.94/466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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