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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 642.38 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 642.38 and 402.92 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 642.38 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/642.38 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 642.38 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 258,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,827.75/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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