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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 644.16 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 644.16 and 355.56 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 644.16 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/644.16 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 644.16 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 229,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,037.53/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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