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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.90, 645.21 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.90, 645.21 and 350.26 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.90 : 645.21 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.90/645.21 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.90x = 645.21 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.90x = 225,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,991.25/466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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