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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.63, 640.13 and 353.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.63, 640.13 and 353.67 is: 488.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.63 : 640.13 = 353.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.63/640.13 = 353.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.63x = 640.13 × 353.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.63x = 226,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,393.01/463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.31

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