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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.66, 642.69 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.66, 642.69 and 290.93 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.66 : 642.69 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.66/642.69 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.66x = 642.69 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.66x = 186,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,974.59/465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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