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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 643.26 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 643.26 and 368.20 is: 507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 643.26 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/643.26 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 643.26 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 236,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,848.33/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.58

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