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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.22, 642.84 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.22, 642.84 and 300.44 is: 414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.22 : 642.84 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.22/642.84 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.22x = 642.84 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.22x = 193,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,135.33/466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.26

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