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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.66, 643.71 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.66, 643.71 and 292.06 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.66 : 643.71 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.66/643.71 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.66x = 643.71 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.66x = 188,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,001.94/466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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