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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 641.33 and 339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 641.33 and 339.79 is: 469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 641.33 = 339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/641.33 = 339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 641.33 × 339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 217,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,917.52/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.31

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