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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.80, 642.92 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.80, 642.92 and 291.08 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.80 : 642.92 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.80/642.92 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.80x = 642.92 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.80x = 187,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,141.15/465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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