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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 699.62 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 699.62 and 329.74 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 699.62 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/699.62 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 699.62 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 230,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,692.70/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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