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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.36, 640.56 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.36, 640.56 and 331.58 is: 457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.36 : 640.56 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.36/640.56 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.36x = 640.56 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.36x = 212,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,396.88/464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.40

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