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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.42, 642.24 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.42, 642.24 and 299.34 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.42 : 642.24 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.42/642.24 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.42x = 642.24 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.42x = 192,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,248.12/465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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