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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 644.54 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 644.54 and 301.32 is: 416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 644.54 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/644.54 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 644.54 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 194,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,211.29/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.02

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