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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 698.40 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 698.40 and 385.18 is: 576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 698.40 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/698.40 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 698.40 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 269,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,009.71/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.06

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