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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 640.32 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 640.32 and 324.48 is: 447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 640.32 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/640.32 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 640.32 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 207,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,771.03/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.74

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