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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 639.46 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 639.46 and 358.28 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 639.46 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/639.46 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 639.46 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 229,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,105.73/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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