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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 642.51 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 642.51 and 373.68 is: 514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 642.51 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/642.51 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 642.51 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 240,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,093.14/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.60

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