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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 642.84 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 642.84 and 291.44 is: 402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 642.84 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/642.84 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 642.84 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 187,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,349.29/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.11

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