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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 641.97 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 641.97 and 290.66 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 641.97 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/641.97 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 641.97 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 186,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,591.79/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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