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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.01, 641.72 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.01, 641.72 and 290.25 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.01 : 641.72 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.01/641.72 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.01x = 641.72 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.01x = 186,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,259.96/465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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