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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.99, 640.13 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.99, 640.13 and 357.68 is: 493.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.99 : 640.13 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.99/640.13 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.99x = 640.13 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.99x = 228,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,961.70/463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.46

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