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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.79, 699.57 and 401.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.79, 699.57 and 401.78 is: 602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.79 : 699.57 = 401.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.79/699.57 = 401.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.79x = 699.57 × 401.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.79x = 281,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,074.98/466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.15

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