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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.01, 639.59 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.01, 639.59 and 370.59 is: 510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.01 : 639.59 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.01/639.59 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.01x = 639.59 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.01x = 237,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,025.66/464.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.82

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