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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 639.47 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 639.47 and 370.20 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 639.47 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/639.47 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 639.47 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 236,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,728.68/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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