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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 642.48 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 642.48 and 290.78 is: 401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 642.48 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/642.48 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 642.48 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 186,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,820.33/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.38

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