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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 700.68 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 700.68 and 261.64 is: 392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 700.68 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/700.68 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 700.68 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 183,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,325.92/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.61

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