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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.55, 643.49 and 342.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.55, 643.49 and 342.17 is: 471.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.55 : 643.49 = 342.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.55/643.49 = 342.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.55x = 643.49 × 342.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.55x = 220,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,182.97/466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.94

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