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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.64, 699 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.64, 699 and 370.16 is: 554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.64 : 699 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.64/699 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.64x = 699 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.64x = 258,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,741.84/466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.48

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