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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.70, 643.95 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.70, 643.95 and 301.05 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.70 : 643.95 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.70/643.95 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.70x = 643.95 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.70x = 193,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,861.15/466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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