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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 640.72 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 640.72 and 381.54 is: 525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 640.72 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/640.72 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 640.72 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 244,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,460.31/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.81

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