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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.89, 643.98 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.89, 643.98 and 292.11 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.89 : 643.98 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.89/643.98 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.89x = 643.98 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.89x = 188,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,113.00/466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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