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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.02, 639.34 and 365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.02, 639.34 and 365.21 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.02 : 639.34 = 365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.02/639.34 = 365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.02x = 639.34 × 365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.02x = 233,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,495.25/463.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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