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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.33, 643.59 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.33, 643.59 and 301.02 is: 415.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.33 : 643.59 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.33/643.59 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.33x = 643.59 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.33x = 193,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,733.46/466.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.45

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