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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.45, 642.31 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.45, 642.31 and 255.62 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.45 : 642.31 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.45/642.31 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.45x = 642.31 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.45x = 164,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,187.28/465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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