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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.94, 642.37 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.94, 642.37 and 351.88 is: 485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.94 : 642.37 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.94/642.37 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.94x = 642.37 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.94x = 226,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,038.75/465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.12

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