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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.64, 642.34 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.64, 642.34 and 291.09 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.64 : 642.34 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.64/642.34 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.64x = 642.34 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.64x = 186,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,978.75/465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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