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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.96, 640.47 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.96, 640.47 and 376.48 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.96 : 640.47 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.96/640.47 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.96x = 640.47 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.96x = 241,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,124.15/463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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