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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.05, 641.83 and 305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.05, 641.83 and 305.67 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.05 : 641.83 = 305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.05/641.83 = 305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.05x = 641.83 × 305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.05x = 196,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,187.41/465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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