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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.98, 640.26 and 365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.98, 640.26 and 365.98 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.98 : 640.26 = 365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.98/640.26 = 365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.98x = 640.26 × 365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.98x = 234,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,322.35/463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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