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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.04, 641.02 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.04, 641.02 and 371.49 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.04 : 641.02 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.04/641.02 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.04x = 641.02 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.04x = 238,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,132.52/465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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