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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.49, 699.86 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.49, 699.86 and 329.80 is: 494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.49 : 699.86 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.49/699.86 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.49x = 699.86 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.49x = 230,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,813.83/466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.79

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