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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.44, 640.76 and 324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.44, 640.76 and 324.78 is: 448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.44 : 640.76 = 324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.44/640.76 = 324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.44x = 640.76 × 324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.44x = 208,106.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,106.03/464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.08

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