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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 640.95 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 640.95 and 371.47 is: 512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 640.95 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/640.95 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 640.95 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 238,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,090.49/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.00

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