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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 644.55 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 644.55 and 292.28 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 644.55 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/644.55 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 644.55 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 188,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,389.07/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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