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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 641.05 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 641.05 and 382.22 is: 527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 641.05 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/641.05 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 641.05 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 245,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,018.93/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.24

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