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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 642.94 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 642.94 and 291.20 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 642.94 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/642.94 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 642.94 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 187,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,220.19/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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