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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.99, 643.15 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.99, 643.15 and 308.62 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.99 : 643.15 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.99/643.15 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.99x = 643.15 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.99x = 198,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,488.95/465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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