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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 641.46 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 641.46 and 359.89 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 641.46 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/641.46 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 641.46 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 230,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,853.44/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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