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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.42, 641.14 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.42, 641.14 and 324.66 is: 448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.42 : 641.14 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.42/641.14 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.42x = 641.14 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.42x = 208,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,152.51/464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.20

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