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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.15, 641.21 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.15, 641.21 and 290.19 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.15 : 641.21 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.15/641.21 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.15x = 641.21 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.15x = 186,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,071.28/465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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