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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 642.54 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 642.54 and 291.06 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 642.54 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/642.54 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 642.54 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 187,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,017.69/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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