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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 642.24 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 642.24 and 297.28 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 642.24 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/642.24 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 642.24 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 190,925.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,925.11/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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