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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 642.33 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 642.33 and 355.23 is: 490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 642.33 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/642.33 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 642.33 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 228,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,174.89/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.38

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