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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.11, 641.79 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.11, 641.79 and 276.02 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.11 : 641.79 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.11/641.79 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.11x = 641.79 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.11x = 177,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,149.26/465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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