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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.02, 639.56 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.02, 639.56 and 385.08 is: 530.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.02 : 639.56 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.02/639.56 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.02x = 639.56 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.02x = 246,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,280.50/464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.76

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