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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.85, 641.97 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.85, 641.97 and 367.32 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.85 : 641.97 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.85/641.97 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.85x = 641.97 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.85x = 235,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,808.42/464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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