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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.28, 643.74 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.28, 643.74 and 309.04 is: 426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.28 : 643.74 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.28/643.74 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.28x = 643.74 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.28x = 198,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,942.21/466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.66

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