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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.66, 698.63 and 351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.66, 698.63 and 351.59 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.66 : 698.63 = 351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.66/698.63 = 351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.66x = 698.63 × 351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.66x = 245,627.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,627.83/466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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