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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 642.33 and 308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 642.33 and 308.31 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 642.33 = 308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/642.33 = 308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 642.33 × 308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 198,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,036.76/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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