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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.94, 642.66 and 300.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.94, 642.66 and 300.07 is: 413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.94 : 642.66 = 300.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.94/642.66 = 300.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.94x = 642.66 × 300.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.94x = 192,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,844.86/465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.88

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