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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 642.15 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 642.15 and 325.38 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 642.15 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/642.15 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 642.15 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 208,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,942.77/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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