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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.31, 640.37 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.31, 640.37 and 394.61 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.31 : 640.37 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.31/640.37 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.31x = 640.37 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.31x = 252,691.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,691.23/464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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