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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 644.50 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 644.50 and 362.99 is: 501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 644.50 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/644.50 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 644.50 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 233,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,947.06/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.33

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