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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.28, 642.09 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.28, 642.09 and 255.45 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.28 : 642.09 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.28/642.09 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.28x = 642.09 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.28x = 164,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,021.47/465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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