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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.86, 641.58 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.86, 641.58 and 354.13 is: 488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.86 : 641.58 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.86/641.58 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.86x = 641.58 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.86x = 227,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,202.73/464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.76

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