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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 640.65 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 640.65 and 395.22 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 640.65 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/640.65 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 640.65 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 253,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,197.69/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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