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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 642.01 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 642.01 and 341.11 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 642.01 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/642.01 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 642.01 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 218,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,991.12/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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