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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.09, 643.10 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.09, 643.10 and 266.87 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.09 : 643.10 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.09/643.10 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.09x = 643.10 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.09x = 171,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,624.37/466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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