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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.67, 641.17 and 395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.67, 641.17 and 395.59 is: 544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.67 : 641.17 = 395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.67/641.17 = 395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.67x = 641.17 × 395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.67x = 253,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,638.46/465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.67

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