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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466, 643.44 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466, 643.44 and 363.04 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466 : 643.44 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466/643.44 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466x = 643.44 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466x = 233,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,594.46/466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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