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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 642.32 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 642.32 and 255.61 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 642.32 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/642.32 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 642.32 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 164,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,183.42/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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