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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 640.44 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 640.44 and 377.36 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 640.44 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/640.44 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 640.44 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 241,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,676.44/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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