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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 643.54 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 643.54 and 401.16 is: 552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 643.54 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/643.54 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 643.54 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 258,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,162.51/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.91

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