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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 644.28 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 644.28 and 301.28 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 644.28 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/644.28 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 644.28 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 194,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,108.68/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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