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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 640.63 and 381.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 640.63 and 381.43 is: 526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 640.63 = 381.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/640.63 = 381.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 640.63 × 381.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 244,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,355.50/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.24

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