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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.90, 639.40 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.90, 639.40 and 370.34 is: 510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.90 : 639.40 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.90/639.40 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.90x = 639.40 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.90x = 236,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,794.47/463.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.45

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