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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.35, 643.37 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.35, 643.37 and 309.06 is: 426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.35 : 643.37 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.35/643.37 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.35x = 643.37 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.35x = 198,835.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,835.17/466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.37

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