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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.82, 644.10 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.82, 644.10 and 292.04 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.82 : 644.10 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.82/644.10 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.82x = 644.10 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.82x = 188,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,102.96/466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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