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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 641.34 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 641.34 and 382.32 is: 527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 641.34 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/641.34 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 641.34 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 245,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,197.11/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.99

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