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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.87, 700.53 and 330.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.87, 700.53 and 330.79 is: 496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.87 : 700.53 = 330.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.87/700.53 = 330.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.87x = 700.53 × 330.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.87x = 231,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,728.32/466.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.34

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