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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 644.22 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 644.22 and 309.66 is: 427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 644.22 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/644.22 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 644.22 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 199,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,486.75/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.21

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