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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 643.98 and 289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 643.98 and 289.66 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 643.98 = 289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/643.98 = 289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 643.98 × 289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 186,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,535.25/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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