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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 709.83 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 709.83 and 466.68 is: 695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 709.83 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/709.83 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 709.83 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 331,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,263.46/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.52

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