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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 644.18 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 644.18 and 301.16 is: 415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 644.18 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/644.18 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 644.18 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 194,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,001.25/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.47

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