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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 642.33 and 416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 642.33 and 416.72 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 642.33 = 416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/642.33 = 416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 642.33 × 416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 267,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,668.55/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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