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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.23, 641.28 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.23, 641.28 and 370.63 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.23 : 641.28 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.23/641.28 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.23x = 641.28 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.23x = 237,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,677.61/464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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