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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.42, 643.34 and 300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.42, 643.34 and 300.38 is: 414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.42 : 643.34 = 300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.42/643.34 = 300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.42x = 643.34 × 300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.42x = 193,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,246.47/466.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.32

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