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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 640.98 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 640.98 and 353.16 is: 488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 640.98 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/640.98 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 640.98 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 226,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,368.50/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.01

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