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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.35, 640.56 and 376.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.35, 640.56 and 376.87 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.35 : 640.56 = 376.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.35/640.56 = 376.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.35x = 640.56 × 376.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.35x = 241,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,407.85/464.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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