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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.87, 642.67 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.87, 642.67 and 325.93 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.87 : 642.67 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.87/642.67 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.87x = 642.67 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.87x = 209,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,463.80/465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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