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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 640.89 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 640.89 and 324.83 is: 448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 640.89 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/640.89 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 640.89 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 208,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,181.90/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.11

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