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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 641.84 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 641.84 and 360.78 is: 497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 641.84 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/641.84 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 641.84 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 231,563.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,563.04/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.41

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