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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 643.32 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 643.32 and 300.42 is: 414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 643.32 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/643.32 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 643.32 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 193,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,266.19/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.48

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