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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.90, 642.96 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.90, 642.96 and 291.18 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.90 : 642.96 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.90/642.96 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.90x = 642.96 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.90x = 187,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,217.09/465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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