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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.99, 701.30 and 358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.99, 701.30 and 358.45 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.99 : 701.30 = 358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.99/701.30 = 358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.99x = 701.30 × 358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.99x = 251,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,380.99/466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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