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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.81, 642.68 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.81, 642.68 and 300.08 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.81 : 642.68 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.81/642.68 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.81x = 642.68 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.81x = 192,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,856.53/465.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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