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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.86, 642.34 and 387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.86, 642.34 and 387.26 is: 533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.86 : 642.34 = 387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.86/642.34 = 387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.86x = 642.34 × 387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.86x = 248,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,752.59/465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.96

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