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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.19, 643.38 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.19, 643.38 and 291.50 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.19 : 643.38 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.19/643.38 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.19x = 643.38 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.19x = 187,545.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,545.27/466.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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