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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.42, 642 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.42, 642 and 354.86 is: 489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.42 : 642 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.42/642 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.42x = 642 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.42x = 227,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,820.12/465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.49

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