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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.05, 641.42 and 340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.05, 641.42 and 340.67 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.05 : 641.42 = 340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.05/641.42 = 340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.05x = 641.42 × 340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.05x = 218,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,512.55/465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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