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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.41, 748.17 and 465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.41, 748.17 and 465.66 is: 697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.41 : 748.17 = 465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.41/748.17 = 465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.41x = 748.17 × 465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.41x = 348,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,392.84/499.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.61

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