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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.30, 638.94 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.30, 638.94 and 364.88 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.30 : 638.94 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.30/638.94 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.30x = 638.94 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.30x = 233,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,136.43/463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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