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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.06, 642.15 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.06, 642.15 and 288.28 is: 398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.06 : 642.15 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.06/642.15 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.06x = 642.15 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.06x = 185,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,119.00/465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.05

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