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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.95, 642.77 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.95, 642.77 and 291.40 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.95 : 642.77 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.95/642.77 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.95x = 642.77 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.95x = 187,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,301.21/465.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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