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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 641.55 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 641.55 and 360.86 is: 498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 641.55 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/641.55 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 641.55 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 231,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,507.88/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.40

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