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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.93, 699.45 and 466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.93, 699.45 and 466.59 is: 643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.93 : 699.45 = 466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.93/699.45 = 466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.93x = 699.45 × 466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.93x = 326,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,356.38/506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.80

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