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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.47, 643.79 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.47, 643.79 and 301.16 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.47 : 643.79 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.47/643.79 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.47x = 643.79 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.47x = 193,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,884.46/466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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