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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 642.42 and 426.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 642.42 and 426.28 is: 588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 642.42 = 426.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/642.42 = 426.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 642.42 × 426.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 273,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,850.80/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.72

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