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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.89, 640.41 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.89, 640.41 and 358.74 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.89 : 640.41 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.89/640.41 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.89x = 640.41 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.89x = 229,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,740.68/463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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