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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 640.71 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 640.71 and 382.05 is: 526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 640.71 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/640.71 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 640.71 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 244,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,783.26/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.18

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