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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 640.33 and 370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 640.33 and 370.99 is: 511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 640.33 = 370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/640.33 = 370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 640.33 × 370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 237,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,553.50/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.37

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