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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.99, 644.47 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.99, 644.47 and 301.59 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.99 : 644.47 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.99/644.47 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.99x = 644.47 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.99x = 194,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,364.95/466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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