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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 642.40 and 443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 642.40 and 443.53 is: 610.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 642.40 = 443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/642.40 = 443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 642.40 × 443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 284,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,923.67/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.61

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