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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.44, 642.68 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.44, 642.68 and 400.04 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.44 : 642.68 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.44/642.68 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.44x = 642.68 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.44x = 257,097.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,097.71/466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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