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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 642.80 and 383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 642.80 and 383.93 is: 528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 642.80 = 383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/642.80 = 383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 642.80 × 383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 246,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,790.20/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.52

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