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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466, 643.14 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466, 643.14 and 291.28 is: 402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466 : 643.14 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466/643.14 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466x = 643.14 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466x = 187,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,333.82/466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.00

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