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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.29, 642.07 and 255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.29, 642.07 and 255.43 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.29 : 642.07 = 255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.29/642.07 = 255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.29x = 642.07 × 255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.29x = 164,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,003.94/465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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