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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 643.11 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 643.11 and 266.89 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 643.11 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/643.11 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 643.11 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 171,639.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,639.63/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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