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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.82, 642.94 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.82, 642.94 and 364.68 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.82 : 642.94 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.82/642.94 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.82x = 642.94 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.82x = 234,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,466.45/465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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