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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 642.10 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 642.10 and 395.94 is: 545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 642.10 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/642.10 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 642.10 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 254,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,233.07/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.97

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