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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 642.14 and 354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 642.14 and 354.82 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 642.14 = 354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/642.14 = 354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 642.14 × 354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 227,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,844.11/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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