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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.23, 643.10 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.23, 643.10 and 291.27 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.23 : 643.10 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.23/643.10 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.23x = 643.10 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.23x = 187,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,314.28/466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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