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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.98, 642.48 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.98, 642.48 and 341.58 is: 470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.98 : 642.48 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.98/642.48 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.98x = 642.48 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.98x = 219,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,459.45/465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.97

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