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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 642.66 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 642.66 and 392.28 is: 540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 642.66 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/642.66 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 642.66 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 252,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,102.66/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.90

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