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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 638.94 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 638.94 and 370.68 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 638.94 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/638.94 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 638.94 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 236,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,842.28/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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