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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.74, 700.38 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.74, 700.38 and 261.48 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.74 : 700.38 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.74/700.38 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.74x = 700.38 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.74x = 183,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,135.36/466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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