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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.50, 644.06 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.50, 644.06 and 292.08 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.50 : 644.06 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.50/644.06 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.50x = 644.06 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.50x = 188,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,117.04/466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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