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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.17, 640.91 and 309.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.17, 640.91 and 309.65 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.17 : 640.91 = 309.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.17/640.91 = 309.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.17x = 640.91 × 309.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.17x = 198,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,455.35/465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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