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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.22, 643.32 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.22, 643.32 and 396.56 is: 547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.22 : 643.32 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.22/643.32 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.22x = 643.32 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.22x = 255,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,114.98/466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.20

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