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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.68, 642.06 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.68, 642.06 and 354.98 is: 489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.68 : 642.06 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.68/642.06 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.68x = 642.06 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.68x = 227,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,920.06/465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.43

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