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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 641.04 and 381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 641.04 and 381.60 is: 526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 641.04 = 381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/641.04 = 381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 641.04 × 381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 244,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,620.86/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.75

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