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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.66, 643.97 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.66, 643.97 and 301.04 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.66 : 643.97 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.66/643.97 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.66x = 643.97 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.66x = 193,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,860.73/466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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