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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 644.85 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 644.85 and 380.88 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 644.85 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/644.85 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 644.85 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 245,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,610.47/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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