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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.37, 642.92 and 308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.37, 642.92 and 308.74 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.37 : 642.92 = 308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.37/642.92 = 308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.37x = 642.92 × 308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.37x = 198,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,496.31/466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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