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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.52, 643.83 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.52, 643.83 and 291.83 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.52 : 643.83 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.52/643.83 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.52x = 643.83 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.52x = 187,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,888.91/466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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