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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 710.21 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 710.21 and 466.02 is: 699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 710.21 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/710.21 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 710.21 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 330,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,972.06/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.08

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