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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 642.51 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 642.51 and 310.56 is: 428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 642.51 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/642.51 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 642.51 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 199,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,537.91/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.62

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