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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 640.91 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 640.91 and 346.68 is: 478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 640.91 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/640.91 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 640.91 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 222,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,191.55/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.31

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