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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.62, 642.06 and 367.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.62, 642.06 and 367.15 is: 507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.62 : 642.06 = 367.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.62/642.06 = 367.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.62x = 642.06 × 367.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.62x = 235,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,732.33/464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.37

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