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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 639.75 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 639.75 and 364.83 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 639.75 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/639.75 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 639.75 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 233,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,399.99/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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