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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.85, 644.73 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.85, 644.73 and 369.32 is: 510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.85 : 644.73 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.85/644.73 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.85x = 644.73 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.85x = 238,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,111.68/466.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.04

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