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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 642.40 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 642.40 and 291.04 is: 401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 642.40 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/642.40 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 642.40 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 186,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,964.10/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.45

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