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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.97, 644.54 and 309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.97, 644.54 and 309.62 is: 427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.97 : 644.54 = 309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.97/644.54 = 309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.97x = 644.54 × 309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.97x = 199,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,557.70/466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.35

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