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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 641.52 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 641.52 and 325.30 is: 449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 641.52 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/641.52 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 641.52 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 208,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,686.46/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.06

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