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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 642.13 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 642.13 and 382.76 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 642.13 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/642.13 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 642.13 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 245,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,776.55/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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