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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 643.28 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 643.28 and 286.66 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 643.28 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/643.28 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 643.28 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 184,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,402.02/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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