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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.29, 744.42 and 466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.29, 744.42 and 466.22 is: 699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.29 : 744.42 = 466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.29/744.42 = 466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.29x = 744.42 × 466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.29x = 347,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,060.03/496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.31

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