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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.30, 644.06 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.30, 644.06 and 341.78 is: 472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.30 : 644.06 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.30/644.06 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.30x = 644.06 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.30x = 220,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,126.83/466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.07

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