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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.12, 642.45 and 399.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.12, 642.45 and 399.25 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.12 : 642.45 = 399.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.12/642.45 = 399.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.12x = 642.45 × 399.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.12x = 256,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,496.56/466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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