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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.38, 643.89 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.38, 643.89 and 291.96 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.38 : 643.89 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.38/643.89 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.38x = 643.89 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.38x = 187,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,990.12/466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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