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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.48, 699.72 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.48, 699.72 and 124.48 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.48 : 699.72 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.48/699.72 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.48x = 699.72 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.48x = 87,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,101.15/466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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