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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.18, 641.91 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.18, 641.91 and 367.90 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.18 : 641.91 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.18/641.91 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.18x = 641.91 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.18x = 236,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,158.69/466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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