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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 642.32 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 642.32 and 291.12 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 642.32 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/642.32 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 642.32 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 186,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,992.20/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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