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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 641.68 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 641.68 and 395.96 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 641.68 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/641.68 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 641.68 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 254,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,079.61/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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