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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.40, 642.86 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.40, 642.86 and 366.64 is: 505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.40 : 642.86 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.40/642.86 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.40x = 642.86 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.40x = 235,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,698.19/466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.36

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