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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 642.28 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 642.28 and 299.78 is: 413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 642.28 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/642.28 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 642.28 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 192,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,542.70/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.75

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