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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.13, 643.55 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.13, 643.55 and 291.71 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.13 : 643.55 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.13/643.55 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.13x = 643.55 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.13x = 187,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,729.97/466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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