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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 643.95 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 643.95 and 300.96 is: 415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 643.95 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/643.95 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 643.95 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 193,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,803.19/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.21

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