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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 642.99 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 642.99 and 300.09 is: 413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 642.99 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/642.99 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 642.99 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 192,954.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,954.87/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.94

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