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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.96, 699.72 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.96, 699.72 and 322.36 is: 483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.96 : 699.72 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.96/699.72 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.96x = 699.72 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.96x = 225,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,561.74/466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.04

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