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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.61, 639.18 and 357.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.61, 639.18 and 357.37 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.61 : 639.18 = 357.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.61/639.18 = 357.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.61x = 639.18 × 357.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.61x = 228,422.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,422.16/463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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