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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 644.31 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 644.31 and 373.92 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 644.31 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/644.31 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 644.31 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 240,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,920.40/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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