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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 641.22 and 353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 641.22 and 353.77 is: 488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 641.22 = 353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/641.22 = 353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 641.22 × 353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 226,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,841.47/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.53

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