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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 640.25 and 371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 640.25 and 371.62 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 640.25 = 371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/640.25 = 371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 640.25 × 371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 237,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,930.04/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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