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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 640.98 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 640.98 and 325.12 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 640.98 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/640.98 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 640.98 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 208,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,395.42/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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