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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 640.01 and 359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 640.01 and 359.74 is: 496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 640.01 = 359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/640.01 = 359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 640.01 × 359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 230,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,235.40/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.84

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