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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466, 643.24 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466, 643.24 and 282 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466 : 643.24 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466/643.24 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466x = 643.24 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466x = 181,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,393.68/466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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