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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 643.34 and 404.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.36, 643.34 and 404.09 is: 557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.36 : 643.34 = 404.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.36/643.34 = 404.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.36x = 643.34 × 404.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.36x = 259,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,967.47/466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.44

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