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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.79, 699.77 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.79, 699.77 and 312.28 is: 468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.79 : 699.77 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.79/699.77 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.79x = 699.77 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.79x = 218,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,523.21/466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.15

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