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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 700.11 and 312.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 700.11 and 312.57 is: 469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 700.11 = 312.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/700.11 = 312.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 700.11 × 312.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 218,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,833.38/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.04

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