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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 639.87 and 353.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 639.87 and 353.67 is: 487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 639.87 = 353.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/639.87 = 353.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 639.87 × 353.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 226,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,302.82/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.30

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