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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.68, 640.56 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.68, 640.56 and 333.46 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.68 : 640.56 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.68/640.56 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.68x = 640.56 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.68x = 213,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,601.14/464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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