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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 640.73 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 640.73 and 340.17 is: 469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 640.73 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/640.73 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 640.73 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 217,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,957.12/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.17

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