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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 643.03 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 643.03 and 308.53 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 643.03 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/643.03 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 643.03 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 198,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,391.93/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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