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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.60, 699.68 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.60, 699.68 and 330.52 is: 495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.60 : 699.68 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.60/699.68 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.60x = 699.68 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.60x = 231,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,258.23/466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.62

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