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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 642.75 and 396.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.22, 642.75 and 396.01 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.22 : 642.75 = 396.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.22/642.75 = 396.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.22x = 642.75 × 396.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.22x = 254,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,532.21/465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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