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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 643.59 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 643.59 and 335.76 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 643.59 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/643.59 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 643.59 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 216,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,091.78/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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