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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 642.02 and 403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 642.02 and 403.34 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 642.02 = 403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/642.02 = 403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 642.02 × 403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 258,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,952.35/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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