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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.29, 642.07 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.29, 642.07 and 255.42 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.29 : 642.07 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.29/642.07 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.29x = 642.07 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.29x = 163,996.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,996.88/465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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