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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.11, 641.31 and 403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.11, 641.31 and 403.74 is: 555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.11 : 641.31 = 403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.11/641.31 = 403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.11x = 641.31 × 403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.11x = 258,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,922.50/466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.50

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