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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.25, 642.09 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.25, 642.09 and 288.33 is: 397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.25 : 642.09 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.25/642.09 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.25x = 642.09 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.25x = 185,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,132.48/465.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.92

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