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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 643.44 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 643.44 and 291.54 is: 402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 643.44 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/643.44 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 643.44 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 187,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,588.50/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.48

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