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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.17, 641.88 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.17, 641.88 and 308.03 is: 425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.17 : 641.88 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.17/641.88 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.17x = 641.88 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.17x = 197,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,715.09/465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.04

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