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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.89, 639.42 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.89, 639.42 and 364.14 is: 501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.89 : 639.42 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.89/639.42 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.89x = 639.42 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.89x = 232,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,838.40/463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.93

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