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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.84, 642.59 and 410.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.84, 642.59 and 410.71 is: 566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.84 : 642.59 = 410.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.84/642.59 = 410.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.84x = 642.59 × 410.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.84x = 263,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,918.14/465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.54

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