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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.78, 644.07 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.78, 644.07 and 292 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.78 : 644.07 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.78/644.07 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.78x = 644.07 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.78x = 188,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,068.44/466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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