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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.68, 640.68 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.68, 640.68 and 340.24 is: 469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.68 : 640.68 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.68/640.68 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.68x = 640.68 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.68x = 217,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,984.96/464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.11

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