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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 643.28 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 643.28 and 253.46 is: 349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 643.28 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/643.28 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 643.28 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 163,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,041.27/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.77

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