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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.23, 642.27 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.23, 642.27 and 315.96 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.23 : 642.27 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.23/642.27 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.23x = 642.27 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.23x = 202,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,931.63/465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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