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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.35, 640.41 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.35, 640.41 and 453.30 is: 623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.35 : 640.41 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.35/640.41 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.35x = 640.41 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.35x = 290,293.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,293.75/465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.82

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