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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 643.75 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 643.75 and 352.88 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 643.75 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/643.75 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 643.75 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 227,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,166.50/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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