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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 642.56 and 403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 642.56 and 403.05 is: 555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 642.56 = 403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/642.56 = 403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 642.56 × 403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 258,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,983.81/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.70

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