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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 644.00 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 644.00 and 368.97 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 644.00 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/644.00 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 644.00 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 237,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,614.84/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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