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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.40, 642.24 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.40, 642.24 and 308.26 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.40 : 642.24 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.40/642.24 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.40x = 642.24 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.40x = 197,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,976.90/465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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