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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.45, 642.10 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.45, 642.10 and 290.70 is: 401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.45 : 642.10 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.45/642.10 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.45x = 642.10 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.45x = 186,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,658.47/465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.03

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