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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 641.34 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 641.34 and 381.59 is: 526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 641.34 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/641.34 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 641.34 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 244,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,725.72/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.61

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