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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.13, 643.16 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.13, 643.16 and 300.32 is: 414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.13 : 643.16 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.13/643.16 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.13x = 643.16 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.13x = 193,151.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,151.45/466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.37

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