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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 641.44 and 354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 641.44 and 354.55 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 641.44 = 354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/641.44 = 354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 641.44 × 354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 227,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,422.55/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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