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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.55, 699.74 and 329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.55, 699.74 and 329.17 is: 493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.55 : 699.74 = 329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.55/699.74 = 329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.55x = 699.74 × 329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.55x = 230,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,333.42/466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.70

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