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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 641.76 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 641.76 and 309.84 is: 427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 641.76 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/641.76 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 641.76 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 198,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,842.92/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.51

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