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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.67, 639.79 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.67, 639.79 and 394.59 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.67 : 639.79 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.67/639.79 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.67x = 639.79 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.67x = 252,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,453.75/464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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