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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 641.87 and 288.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 641.87 and 288.11 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 641.87 = 288.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/641.87 = 288.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 641.87 × 288.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 184,929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,929.17/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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