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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.30, 642.74 and 372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.30, 642.74 and 372.75 is: 513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.30 : 642.74 = 372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.30/642.74 = 372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.30x = 642.74 × 372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.30x = 239,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,576.26/466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.78

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