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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.68, 640.94 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.68, 640.94 and 372.12 is: 512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.68 : 640.94 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.68/640.94 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.68x = 640.94 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.68x = 238,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,504.73/465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.17

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