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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 641.61 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 641.61 and 382.14 is: 526.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 641.61 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/641.61 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 641.61 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 245,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,184.85/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.94

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