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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.99, 700.43 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.99, 700.43 and 206.99 is: 310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.99 : 700.43 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.99/700.43 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.99x = 700.43 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.99x = 144,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,981.75/466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.46

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