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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.63, 642.34 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.63, 642.34 and 299.78 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.63 : 642.34 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.63/642.34 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.63x = 642.34 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.63x = 192,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,560.26/465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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