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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 641.97 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 641.97 and 359.87 is: 496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 641.97 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/641.97 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 641.97 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 231,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,025.74/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.84

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