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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 642.74 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 642.74 and 424.54 is: 585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 642.74 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/642.74 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 642.74 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 272,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,867.52/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.36

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