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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.32, 702.68 and 466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.32, 702.68 and 466.66 is: 700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.32 : 702.68 = 466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.32/702.68 = 466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.32x = 702.68 × 466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.32x = 327,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,911.19/468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.19

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