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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.95, 643.32 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.95, 643.32 and 383.33 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.95 : 643.32 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.95/643.32 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.95x = 643.32 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.95x = 246,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,600.64/465.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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