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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.91, 698.43 and 466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.91, 698.43 and 466.38 is: 643.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.91 : 698.43 = 466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.91/698.43 = 466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.91x = 698.43 × 466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.91x = 325,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,733.78/505.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.86

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