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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.97, 642.85 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.97, 642.85 and 308.41 is: 425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.97 : 642.85 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.97/642.85 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.97x = 642.85 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.97x = 198,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,261.37/465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.48

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