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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.57, 700.13 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.57, 700.13 and 219.79 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.57 : 700.13 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.57/700.13 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.57x = 700.13 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.57x = 153,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,881.57/466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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