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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.78, 830.97 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.78, 830.97 and 466.70 is: 700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.78 : 830.97 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.78/830.97 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.78x = 830.97 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.78x = 387,815.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,815.78/553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.31

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