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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 639.96 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 639.96 and 324.16 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 639.96 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/639.96 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 639.96 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 207,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,449.43/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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