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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 700.38 and 322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 700.38 and 322.17 is: 483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 700.38 = 322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/700.38 = 322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 700.38 × 322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 225,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,641.42/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.47

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