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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 639.30 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 639.30 and 353.44 is: 486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 639.30 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/639.30 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 639.30 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 225,954.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,954.19/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.63

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