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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.09, 643.32 and 300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.09, 643.32 and 300.73 is: 415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.09 : 643.32 = 300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.09/643.32 = 300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.09x = 643.32 × 300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.09x = 193,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,465.62/466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.08

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