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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 640.40 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 640.40 and 339.64 is: 468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 640.40 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/640.40 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 640.40 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 217,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,505.46/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.72

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