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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 642.63 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 642.63 and 299.90 is: 413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 642.63 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/642.63 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 642.63 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 192,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,727.47/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.89

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