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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.67, 643.46 and 382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.67, 643.46 and 382.37 is: 527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.67 : 643.46 = 382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.67/643.46 = 382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.67x = 643.46 × 382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.67x = 246,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,034.67/466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.21

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