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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 640.93 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 640.93 and 326.37 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 640.93 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/640.93 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 640.93 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 209,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,178.69/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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