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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.49, 642.09 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.49, 642.09 and 308.12 is: 425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.49 : 642.09 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.49/642.09 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.49x = 642.09 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.49x = 197,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,842.38/465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.02

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