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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.68, 642.48 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.68, 642.48 and 291.20 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.68 : 642.48 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.68/642.48 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.68x = 642.48 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.68x = 187,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,090.18/465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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