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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.33, 642.66 and 341.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.33, 642.66 and 341.95 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.33 : 642.66 = 341.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.33/642.66 = 341.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.33x = 642.66 × 341.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.33x = 219,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,755.06/466.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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