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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.58, 642.17 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.58, 642.17 and 308.12 is: 424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.58 : 642.17 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.58/642.17 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.58x = 642.17 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.58x = 197,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,863.88/465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.99

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