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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.11, 643.01 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.11, 643.01 and 334.89 is: 461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.11 : 643.01 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.11/643.01 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.11x = 643.01 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.11x = 215,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,335.94/466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.99

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