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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.86, 644.25 and 301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.86, 644.25 and 301.17 is: 415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.86 : 644.25 = 301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.86/644.25 = 301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.86x = 644.25 × 301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.86x = 194,028.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,028.69/466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.60

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