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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.31, 643.38 and 300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.31, 643.38 and 300.73 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.31 : 643.38 = 300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.31/643.38 = 300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.31x = 643.38 × 300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.31x = 193,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,482.16/466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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