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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 641.90 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 641.90 and 372.09 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 641.90 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/641.90 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 641.90 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 238,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,842.71/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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