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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 642.52 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 642.52 and 430.56 is: 594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 642.52 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/642.52 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 642.52 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 276,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,643.41/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.78

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