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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 642.68 and 360.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 642.68 and 360.21 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 642.68 = 360.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/642.68 = 360.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 642.68 × 360.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 231,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,503.75/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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