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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466, 642.93 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466, 642.93 and 300.34 is: 414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466 : 642.93 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466/642.93 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466x = 642.93 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466x = 193,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,097.60/466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.37

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