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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.01, 706.35 and 466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.01, 706.35 and 466.33 is: 699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.01 : 706.35 = 466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.01/706.35 = 466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.01x = 706.35 × 466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.01x = 329,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,392.20/471.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.33

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