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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 699.96 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 699.96 and 322.38 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 699.96 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/699.96 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 699.96 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 225,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,653.10/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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