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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 641.24 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 641.24 and 353.88 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 641.24 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/641.24 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 641.24 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 226,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,922.90/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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