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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.48, 644.56 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.48, 644.56 and 383.52 is: 529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.48 : 644.56 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.48/644.56 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.48x = 644.56 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.48x = 247,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,201.65/466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.93

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