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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 641.80 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 641.80 and 396.24 is: 545.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 641.80 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/641.80 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 641.80 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 254,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,306.83/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.63

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