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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.35, 642.40 and 299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.35, 642.40 and 299.66 is: 413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.35 : 642.40 = 299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.35/642.40 = 299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.35x = 642.40 × 299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.35x = 192,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,496.87/465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.66

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