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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.11, 642.69 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.11, 642.69 and 387.52 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.11 : 642.69 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.11/642.69 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.11x = 642.69 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.11x = 249,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,053.62/466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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