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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.97, 699.84 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.97, 699.84 and 379.89 is: 569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.97 : 699.84 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.97/699.84 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.97x = 699.84 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.97x = 265,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,862.22/466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.34

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