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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 642.56 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 642.56 and 341.72 is: 471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 642.56 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/642.56 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 642.56 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 219,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,575.60/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.17

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