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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.57, 698.94 and 357.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.57, 698.94 and 357.83 is: 536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.57 : 698.94 = 357.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.57/698.94 = 357.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.57x = 698.94 × 357.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.57x = 250,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,096.42/466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.04

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