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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 640.53 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 640.53 and 385.92 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 640.53 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/640.53 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 640.53 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 247,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,193.34/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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