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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.96, 700.80 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.96, 700.80 and 322.78 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.96 : 700.80 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.96/700.80 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.96x = 700.80 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.96x = 226,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,204.22/466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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