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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 641.72 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 641.72 and 354.56 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 641.72 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/641.72 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 641.72 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 227,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,528.24/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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