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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 699.94 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 699.94 and 370.50 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 699.94 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/699.94 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 699.94 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 259,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,327.77/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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