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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.73, 643.44 and 396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.73, 643.44 and 396.52 is: 547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.73 : 643.44 = 396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.73/643.44 = 396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.73x = 643.44 × 396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.73x = 255,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,136.83/465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.82

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