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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.91, 641.43 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.91, 641.43 and 371.36 is: 512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.91 : 641.43 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.91/641.43 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.91x = 641.43 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.91x = 238,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,198.24/464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.35

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