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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.44, 643.59 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.44, 643.59 and 289.41 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.44 : 643.59 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.44/643.59 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.44x = 643.59 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.44x = 186,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,261.38/466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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