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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 700.35 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 700.35 and 330.68 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 700.35 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/700.35 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 700.35 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 231,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,588.24/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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