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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 640.37 and 364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 640.37 and 364.77 is: 503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 640.37 = 364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/640.37 = 364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 640.37 × 364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 233,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,588.68/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.06

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