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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 640.02 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 640.02 and 352.56 is: 487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 640.02 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/640.02 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 640.02 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 225,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,645.45/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.27

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