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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.40, 642.06 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.40, 642.06 and 290.62 is: 400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.40 : 642.06 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.40/642.06 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.40x = 642.06 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.40x = 186,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,595.48/465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.94

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