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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.88, 642.66 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.88, 642.66 and 291.16 is: 401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.88 : 642.66 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.88/642.66 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.88x = 642.66 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.88x = 187,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,116.89/465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.64

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