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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.67, 642.70 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.67, 642.70 and 341.27 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.67 : 642.70 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.67/642.70 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.67x = 642.70 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.67x = 219,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,334.23/465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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