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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.88, 699.20 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.88, 699.20 and 457.28 is: 684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.88 : 699.20 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.88/699.20 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.88x = 699.20 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.88x = 319,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,730.18/466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.82

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