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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 640.51 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 640.51 and 346.38 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 640.51 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/640.51 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 640.51 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 221,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,856.59/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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