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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.09, 639.56 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.09, 639.56 and 332.87 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.09 : 639.56 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.09/639.56 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.09x = 639.56 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.09x = 212,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,887.97/464.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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