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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 716.49 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 716.49 and 466.08 is: 699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 716.49 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/716.49 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 716.49 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 333,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,941.66/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.56

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