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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.97, 641.64 and 367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.97, 641.64 and 367.42 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.97 : 641.64 = 367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.97/641.64 = 367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.97x = 641.64 × 367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.97x = 235,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,751.37/465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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