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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.18, 643.58 and 465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.18, 643.58 and 465.10 is: 637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.18 : 643.58 = 465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.18/643.58 = 465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.18x = 643.58 × 465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.18x = 299,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,329.06/469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.98

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