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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.78, 644.22 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.78, 644.22 and 350.14 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.78 : 644.22 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.78/644.22 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.78x = 644.22 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.78x = 225,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,567.19/466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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