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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.69, 639.57 and 365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.69, 639.57 and 365.27 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.69 : 639.57 = 365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.69/639.57 = 365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.69x = 639.57 × 365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.69x = 233,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,615.73/463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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