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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.81, 640.33 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.81, 640.33 and 324.68 is: 447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.81 : 640.33 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.81/640.33 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.81x = 640.33 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.81x = 207,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,902.34/464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.28

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