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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 641.22 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 641.22 and 371.46 is: 512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 641.22 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/641.22 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 641.22 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 238,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,187.58/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.69

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