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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 638.86 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 638.86 and 353.28 is: 486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 638.86 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/638.86 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 638.86 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 225,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,696.46/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.33

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