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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.96, 638.49 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.96, 638.49 and 465.24 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.96 : 638.49 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.96/638.49 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.96x = 638.49 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.96x = 297,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,051.09/465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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