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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 644.78 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 644.78 and 350.28 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 644.78 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/644.78 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 644.78 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 225,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,853.54/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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