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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.03, 641.82 and 307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.03, 641.82 and 307.65 is: 424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.03 : 641.82 = 307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.03/641.82 = 307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.03x = 641.82 × 307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.03x = 197,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,455.92/465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.61

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