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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.89, 640.80 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.89, 640.80 and 376.41 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.89 : 640.80 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.89/640.80 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.89x = 640.80 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.89x = 241,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,203.53/463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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