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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 641.52 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 641.52 and 287.91 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 641.52 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/641.52 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 641.52 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 184,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,700.02/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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