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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 642.15 and 340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 642.15 and 340.94 is: 470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 642.15 = 340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/642.15 = 340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 642.15 × 340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 218,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,934.62/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.35

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