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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.80, 640.88 and 386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.80, 640.88 and 386.21 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.80 : 640.88 = 386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.80/640.88 = 386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.80x = 640.88 × 386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.80x = 247,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,509.13/464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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