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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 642.24 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 642.24 and 297.18 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 642.24 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/642.24 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 642.24 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 190,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,860.88/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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