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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.98, 640.17 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.98, 640.17 and 365.43 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.98 : 640.17 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.98/640.17 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.98x = 640.17 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.98x = 233,937.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,937.32/463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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