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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.06, 642.06 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.06, 642.06 and 310.02 is: 428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.06 : 642.06 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.06/642.06 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.06x = 642.06 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.06x = 199,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,051.44/465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.01

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