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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 640.32 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 640.32 and 365.92 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 640.32 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/640.32 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 640.32 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 234,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,305.89/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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