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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 699.99 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 699.99 and 274.14 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 699.99 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/699.99 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 699.99 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 191,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,895.26/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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