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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 640.46 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 640.46 and 331.71 is: 457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 640.46 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/640.46 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 640.46 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 212,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,445.33/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.58

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