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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.73, 642.39 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.73, 642.39 and 325.60 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.73 : 642.39 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.73/642.39 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.73x = 642.39 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.73x = 209,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,162.18/465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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