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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 639.12 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 639.12 and 370.14 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 639.12 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/639.12 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 639.12 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 236,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,563.88/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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