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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.96, 639.69 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.96, 639.69 and 364.07 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.96 : 639.69 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.96/639.69 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.96x = 639.69 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.96x = 232,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,886.92/463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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