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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 642.08 and 340.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 642.08 and 340.79 is: 470.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 642.08 = 340.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/642.08 = 340.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 642.08 × 340.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 218,809.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,809.53/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.44

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