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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.77, 644.40 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.77, 644.40 and 292.35 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.77 : 644.40 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.77/644.40 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.77x = 644.40 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.77x = 188,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,390.34/466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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