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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.49, 699.08 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.49, 699.08 and 350.80 is: 525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.49 : 699.08 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.49/699.08 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.49x = 699.08 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.49x = 245,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,232.01/466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.70

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