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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 697.47 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 697.47 and 369.48 is: 552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 697.47 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/697.47 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 697.47 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 257,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,701.22/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.20

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