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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.40, 642.72 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.40, 642.72 and 383.32 is: 529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.40 : 642.72 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.40/642.72 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.40x = 642.72 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.40x = 246,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,367.43/465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.37

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