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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.02, 640.65 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.02, 640.65 and 376.90 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.02 : 640.65 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.02/640.65 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.02x = 640.65 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.02x = 241,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,460.99/464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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