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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.03, 640.66 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.03, 640.66 and 358.93 is: 495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.03 : 640.66 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.03/640.66 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.03x = 640.66 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.03x = 229,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,949.59/464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.55

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