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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.49, 640.67 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.49, 640.67 and 459.09 is: 633.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.49 : 640.67 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.49/640.67 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.49x = 640.67 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.49x = 294,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,122.89/464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.22

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