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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 642.40 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 642.40 and 290.80 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 642.40 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/642.40 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 642.40 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 186,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,809.92/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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