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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 642.04 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 642.04 and 297.39 is: 410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 642.04 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/642.04 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 642.04 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 190,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,935.53/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.28

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