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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.59, 640.44 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.59, 640.44 and 376.11 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.59 : 640.44 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.59/640.44 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.59x = 640.44 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.59x = 240,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,875.89/463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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