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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 642 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 642 and 299.90 is: 413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 642 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/642 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 642 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 192,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,535.80/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.42

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