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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 641.62 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 641.62 and 353.04 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 641.62 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/641.62 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 641.62 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 226,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,517.52/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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