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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.20, 678.96 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.20, 678.96 and 466.56 is: 642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.20 : 678.96 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.20/678.96 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.20x = 678.96 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.20x = 316,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,775.58/493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.29

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