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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.55, 644.28 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.55, 644.28 and 301.06 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.55 : 644.28 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.55/644.28 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.55x = 644.28 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.55x = 193,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,962.21/466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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