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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 642 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 642 and 288.30 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 642 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/642 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 642 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 185,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,088.60/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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