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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.40, 641.48 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.40, 641.48 and 365.64 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.40 : 641.48 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.40/641.48 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.40x = 641.48 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.40x = 234,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,550.75/465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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