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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.59, 643.66 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.59, 643.66 and 300.72 is: 414.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.59 : 643.66 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.59/643.66 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.59x = 643.66 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.59x = 193,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,561.44/466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.84

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