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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 643.68 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 643.68 and 379.44 is: 523.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 643.68 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/643.68 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 643.68 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 244,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,237.94/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.08

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