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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 639.82 and 339.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 639.82 and 339.70 is: 468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 639.82 = 339.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/639.82 = 339.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 639.82 × 339.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 217,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,346.85/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.18

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