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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 698.47 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 698.47 and 280.89 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 698.47 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/698.47 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 698.47 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 196,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,196.08/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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