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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 699.57 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 699.57 and 247.07 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 699.57 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/699.57 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 699.57 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 172,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,840.88/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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