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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.74, 642.17 and 387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.74, 642.17 and 387.14 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.74 : 642.17 = 387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.74/642.17 = 387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.74x = 642.17 × 387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.74x = 248,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,612.27/465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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