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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.85, 643.35 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.85, 643.35 and 368.32 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.85 : 643.35 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.85/643.35 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.85x = 643.35 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.85x = 236,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,958.67/465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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