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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.31, 641.74 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.31, 641.74 and 395.61 is: 545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.31 : 641.74 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.31/641.74 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.31x = 641.74 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.31x = 253,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,878.76/465.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.61

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