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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.43, 642.33 and 354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.43, 642.33 and 354.71 is: 489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.43 : 642.33 = 354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.43/642.33 = 354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.43x = 642.33 × 354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.43x = 227,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,839.10/465.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.53

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