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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.56, 642.38 and 299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.56, 642.38 and 299.75 is: 413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.56 : 642.38 = 299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.56/642.38 = 299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.56x = 642.38 × 299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.56x = 192,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,548.69/465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.59

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