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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.49, 641.79 and 402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.49, 641.79 and 402.49 is: 554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.49 : 641.79 = 402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.49/641.79 = 402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.49x = 641.79 × 402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.49x = 258,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,308.84/465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.92

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