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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.64, 644 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.64, 644 and 300.88 is: 415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.64 : 644 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.64/644 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.64x = 644 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.64x = 193,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,766.72/466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.24

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