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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 640.98 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 640.98 and 361.08 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 640.98 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/640.98 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 640.98 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 231,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,445.06/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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