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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 639.99 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 639.99 and 353.94 is: 487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 639.99 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/639.99 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 639.99 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 226,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,518.06/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.70

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