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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 642.36 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 642.36 and 299.88 is: 413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 642.36 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/642.36 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 642.36 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 192,630.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,630.92/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.73

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