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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.58, 642.51 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.58, 642.51 and 308.48 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.58 : 642.51 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.58/642.51 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.58x = 642.51 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.58x = 198,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,201.48/465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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