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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 641.16 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 641.16 and 332.28 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 641.16 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/641.16 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 641.16 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 213,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,044.64/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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