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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 640.31 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 640.31 and 373.41 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 640.31 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/640.31 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 640.31 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 239,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,096.29/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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