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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 641.95 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 641.95 and 354.64 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 641.95 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/641.95 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 641.95 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 227,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,661.15/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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