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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 641.68 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 641.68 and 409.92 is: 565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 641.68 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/641.68 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 641.68 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 263,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,037.47/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.02

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