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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.50, 642.67 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.50, 642.67 and 308.26 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 642.67 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/642.67 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 642.67 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 198,109.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,109.79/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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