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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.62, 640.50 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.62, 640.50 and 366.20 is: 504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.62 : 640.50 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.62/640.50 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.62x = 640.50 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.62x = 234,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,551.10/464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.82

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