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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 643.83 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 643.83 and 361.89 is: 498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 643.83 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/643.83 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 643.83 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 232,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,995.64/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.94

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