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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 641.28 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 641.28 and 403.20 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 641.28 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/641.28 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 641.28 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 258,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,564.10/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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