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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.49, 639.90 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.49, 639.90 and 358.37 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.49 : 639.90 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.49/639.90 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.49x = 639.90 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.49x = 229,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,320.96/463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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