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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 699.84 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 699.84 and 382.08 is: 573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 699.84 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/699.84 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 699.84 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 267,394.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,394.87/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.12

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