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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 642.40 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 642.40 and 372.49 is: 513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 642.40 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/642.40 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 642.40 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 239,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,285.04/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.44

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