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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.55, 700.43 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.55, 700.43 and 329.66 is: 494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.55 : 700.43 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.55/700.43 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.55x = 700.43 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.55x = 230,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,903.75/466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.92

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