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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.50, 641.98 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.50, 641.98 and 382.12 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 641.98 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/641.98 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 641.98 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 245,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,310.12/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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