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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.78, 641.55 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.78, 641.55 and 334.18 is: 461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.78 : 641.55 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.78/641.55 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.78x = 641.55 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.78x = 214,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,393.18/464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.28

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