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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.17, 643.26 and 277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.17, 643.26 and 277.09 is: 382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.17 : 643.26 = 277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.17/643.26 = 277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.17x = 643.26 × 277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.17x = 178,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,236.31/466.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.34

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