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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 640.17 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 640.17 and 365.40 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 640.17 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/640.17 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 640.17 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 233,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,918.12/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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