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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.94, 642.60 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.94, 642.60 and 341.57 is: 471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.94 : 642.60 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.94/642.60 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.94x = 642.60 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.94x = 219,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,492.88/465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.08

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