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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 643.41 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 643.41 and 309.26 is: 426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 643.41 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/643.41 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 643.41 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 198,977.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,977.76/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.73

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