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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 639.92 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 639.92 and 366.24 is: 505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 639.92 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/639.92 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 639.92 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 234,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,364.30/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.97

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