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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.54, 642.80 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.54, 642.80 and 311.02 is: 428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.54 : 642.80 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.54/642.80 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.54x = 642.80 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.54x = 199,923.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,923.66/466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.52

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