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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.11, 640.62 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.11, 640.62 and 370.82 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.11 : 640.62 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.11/640.62 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.11x = 640.62 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.11x = 237,556.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,556.31/464.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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