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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.39, 642.15 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.39, 642.15 and 299.57 is: 413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.39 : 642.15 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.39/642.15 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.39x = 642.15 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.39x = 192,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,365.66/465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.34

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