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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 641.68 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 641.68 and 395.97 is: 545.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 641.68 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/641.68 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 641.68 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 254,086.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,086.03/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.19

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