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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.13, 642.17 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.13, 642.17 and 290.71 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.13 : 642.17 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.13/642.17 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.13x = 642.17 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.13x = 186,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,685.24/465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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