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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.59, 642.24 and 290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.59, 642.24 and 290.63 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.59 : 642.24 = 290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.59/642.24 = 290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.59x = 642.24 × 290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.59x = 186,651
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,651/465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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