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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 640.56 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 640.56 and 322.40 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 640.56 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/640.56 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 640.56 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 206,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,516.54/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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