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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.42, 641.63 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.42, 641.63 and 395.22 is: 546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.42 : 641.63 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.42/641.63 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.42x = 641.63 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.42x = 253,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,583.03/464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.02

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