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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.56, 642.40 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.56, 642.40 and 290.84 is: 401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.56 : 642.40 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.56/642.40 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.56x = 642.40 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.56x = 186,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,835.62/465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.31

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