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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.79, 642.03 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.79, 642.03 and 372.20 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.79 : 642.03 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.79/642.03 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.79x = 642.03 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.79x = 238,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,960.36/464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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