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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 642.63 and 341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 642.63 and 341.43 is: 471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 642.63 = 341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/642.63 = 341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 642.63 × 341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 219,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,413.16/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.10

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