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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 640.64 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 640.64 and 340.38 is: 469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 640.64 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/640.64 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 640.64 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 218,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,061.04/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.23

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