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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.86, 643.37 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.86, 643.37 and 383.24 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.86 : 643.37 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.86/643.37 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.86x = 643.37 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.86x = 246,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,559.99/465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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