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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.67, 641.32 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.67, 641.32 and 340.27 is: 469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.67 : 641.32 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.67/641.32 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.67x = 641.32 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.67x = 218,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,219.50/464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.62

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