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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.55, 640.74 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.55, 640.74 and 353.76 is: 487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.55 : 640.74 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.55/640.74 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.55x = 640.74 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.55x = 226,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,668.18/464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.93

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