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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 642.81 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 642.81 and 400.01 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 642.81 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/642.81 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 642.81 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 257,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,127.21/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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