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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 640.56 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 640.56 and 359.84 is: 496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 640.56 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/640.56 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 640.56 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 230,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,500.04/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.30

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