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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 642.37 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 642.37 and 308.07 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 642.37 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/642.37 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 642.37 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 197,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,894.93/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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