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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 643.27 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 643.27 and 266.97 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 643.27 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/643.27 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 643.27 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 171,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,734.03/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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