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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 642.96 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 642.96 and 291.36 is: 401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 642.96 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/642.96 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 642.96 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 187,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,332.83/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.93

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