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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.10, 641.25 and 398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.10, 641.25 and 398.68 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.10 : 641.25 = 398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.10/641.25 = 398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.10x = 641.25 × 398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.10x = 255,651.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,651.95/465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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