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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 643.43 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 643.43 and 277.21 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 643.43 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/643.43 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 643.43 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 178,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,365.23/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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