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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 641.32 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 641.32 and 340.61 is: 469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 641.32 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/641.32 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 641.32 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 218,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,435.95/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.82

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