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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.46, 641.67 and 288.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.46, 641.67 and 288.31 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.46 : 641.67 = 288.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.46/641.67 = 288.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.46x = 641.67 × 288.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.46x = 184,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,999.88/465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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