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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 641.08 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 641.08 and 391.96 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 641.08 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/641.08 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 641.08 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 251,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,277.72/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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