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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.63, 643.61 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.63, 643.61 and 300.65 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.63 : 643.61 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.63/643.61 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.63x = 643.61 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.63x = 193,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,498.88/466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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