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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.42, 642.15 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.42, 642.15 and 430.50 is: 593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.42 : 642.15 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.42/642.15 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.42x = 642.15 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.42x = 276,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,445.58/465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.97

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