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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 641.61 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 641.61 and 389.16 is: 534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 641.61 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/641.61 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 641.61 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 249,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,688.95/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.76

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