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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.44, 642.27 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.44, 642.27 and 404.28 is: 556.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.44 : 642.27 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.44/642.27 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.44x = 642.27 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.44x = 259,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,656.92/466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.68

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