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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.41, 643.33 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.41, 643.33 and 355.64 is: 490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.41 : 643.33 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.41/643.33 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.41x = 643.33 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.41x = 228,793.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,793.88/466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.54

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