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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.84, 642.50 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.84, 642.50 and 373.24 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.84 : 642.50 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.84/642.50 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.84x = 642.50 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.84x = 239,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,806.70/466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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