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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 642.51 and 392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 642.51 and 392.81 is: 540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 642.51 = 392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/642.51 = 392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 642.51 × 392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 252,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,381.14/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.84

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