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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.59, 641.69 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.59, 641.69 and 334.18 is: 461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.59 : 641.69 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.59/641.69 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.59x = 641.69 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.59x = 214,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,438.29/464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.56

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