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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 640.02 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 640.02 and 352.80 is: 487.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 640.02 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/640.02 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 640.02 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 225,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,799.06/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.29

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