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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 641.82 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 641.82 and 310.04 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 641.82 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/641.82 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 641.82 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 198,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,989.87/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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