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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 642.48 and 392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 642.48 and 392.06 is: 540.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 642.48 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/642.48 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 642.48 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 251,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,890.71/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.49

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