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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.86, 642.36 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.86, 642.36 and 354.16 is: 489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.86 : 642.36 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.86/642.36 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.86x = 642.36 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.86x = 227,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,498.22/464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.39

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