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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 639.96 and 358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 639.96 and 358.42 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 639.96 = 358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/639.96 = 358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 639.96 × 358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 229,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,374.46/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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