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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 643.86 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 643.86 and 368.32 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 643.86 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/643.86 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 643.86 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 237,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,146.52/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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