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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.82, 642.61 and 308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.82, 642.61 and 308.23 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.82 : 642.61 = 308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.82/642.61 = 308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.82x = 642.61 × 308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.82x = 198,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,071.68/465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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