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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 641.46 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 641.46 and 371.84 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 641.46 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/641.46 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 641.46 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 238,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,520.49/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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