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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 639.36 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 639.36 and 390.60 is: 537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 639.36 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/639.36 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 639.36 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 249,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,734.02/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.34

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