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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 641.91 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 641.91 and 276.18 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 641.91 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/641.91 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 641.91 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 177,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,282.70/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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