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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.84, 700.29 and 380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.84, 700.29 and 380.20 is: 570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.84 : 700.29 = 380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.84/700.29 = 380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.84x = 700.29 × 380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.84x = 266,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,250.26/466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.32

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