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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 642.36 and 407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 642.36 and 407.71 is: 561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 642.36 = 407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/642.36 = 407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 642.36 × 407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 261,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,896.60/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.97

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