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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.27, 640.25 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.27, 640.25 and 340.04 is: 468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.27 : 640.25 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.27/640.25 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.27x = 640.25 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.27x = 217,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,705.71/464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.93

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