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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 641.73 and 340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 641.73 and 340.55 is: 470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 641.73 = 340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/641.73 = 340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 641.73 × 340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 218,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,537.94/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.10

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