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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 641.70 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 641.70 and 361.80 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 641.70 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/641.70 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 641.70 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 232,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,167.06/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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