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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 642.90 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 642.90 and 308.44 is: 425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 642.90 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/642.90 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 642.90 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 198,296.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,296.08/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.75

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