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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 640.02 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 640.02 and 333.30 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 640.02 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/640.02 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 640.02 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 213,318.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,318.67/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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