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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.26, 640.32 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.26, 640.32 and 324.62 is: 447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.26 : 640.32 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.26/640.32 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.26x = 640.32 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.26x = 207,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,860.68/464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.73

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