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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 639.83 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 639.83 and 370.59 is: 511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 639.83 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/639.83 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 639.83 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 237,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,112.75/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.90

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