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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.57, 698.37 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.57, 698.37 and 310.08 is: 464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.57 : 698.37 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.57/698.37 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.57x = 698.37 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.57x = 216,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,549.99/466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.14

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