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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.86, 642.63 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.86, 642.63 and 378.38 is: 521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.86 : 642.63 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.86/642.63 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.86x = 642.63 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.86x = 243,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,158.34/465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.96

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