Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464, 640.16 and 333.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 464, 640.16 and 333.20 is: 459.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464 : 640.16 = 333.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464/640.16 = 333.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464x = 640.16 × 333.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464x = 213,301.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,301.31/464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459.70
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