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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.35, 828.83 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.35, 828.83 and 466.70 is: 700.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.35 : 828.83 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.35/828.83 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.35x = 828.83 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.35x = 386,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,811.98/552.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.30

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