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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 700.98 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 700.98 and 364.32 is: 546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 700.98 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/700.98 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 700.98 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 255,381.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,381.03/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.88

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