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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.87, 641.07 and 391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.87, 641.07 and 391.97 is: 540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.87 : 641.07 = 391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.87/641.07 = 391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.87x = 641.07 × 391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.87x = 251,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,277.00/464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.54

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