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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.88, 699.60 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.88, 699.60 and 405.92 is: 608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.88 : 699.60 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.88/699.60 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.88x = 699.60 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.88x = 283,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,981.63/466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.25

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