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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.91, 644.37 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.91, 644.37 and 301.51 is: 416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.91 : 644.37 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.91/644.37 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.91x = 644.37 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.91x = 194,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,284.00/466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.11

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