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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.78, 644.67 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.78, 644.67 and 363.12 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.78 : 644.67 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.78/644.67 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.78x = 644.67 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.78x = 234,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,092.57/466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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