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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 640.98 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 640.98 and 354.24 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 640.98 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/640.98 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 640.98 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 227,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,060.76/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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