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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.91, 641.27 and 354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.91, 641.27 and 354.14 is: 488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.91 : 641.27 = 354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.91/641.27 = 354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.91x = 641.27 × 354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.91x = 227,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,094.38/464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.47

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