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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 644.04 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 644.04 and 341.10 is: 470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 644.04 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/644.04 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 644.04 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 219,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,682.04/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.43

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