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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.48, 639.98 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.48, 639.98 and 359.58 is: 495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.48 : 639.98 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.48/639.98 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.48x = 639.98 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.48x = 230,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,124.01/464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.44

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