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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.49, 640.86 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.49, 640.86 and 365.94 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.49 : 640.86 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.49/640.86 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.49x = 640.86 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.49x = 234,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,516.31/464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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