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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 640.52 and 409.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 640.52 and 409.21 is: 564.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 640.52 = 409.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/640.52 = 409.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 640.52 × 409.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 262,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,107.19/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.47

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