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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.57, 642.32 and 276.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.57, 642.32 and 276.47 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.57 : 642.32 = 276.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.57/642.32 = 276.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.57x = 642.32 × 276.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.57x = 177,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,578.65/465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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