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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.79, 644.22 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.79, 644.22 and 292.10 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.79 : 644.22 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.79/644.22 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.79x = 644.22 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.79x = 188,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,173.44/466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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