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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.99, 643.10 and 308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.99, 643.10 and 308.35 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.99 : 643.10 = 308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.99/643.10 = 308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.99x = 643.10 × 308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.99x = 198,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,299.89/465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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