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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 698.58 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 698.58 and 274.68 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 698.58 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/698.58 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 698.58 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 191,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,885.95/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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