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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.95, 640.33 and 454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.95, 640.33 and 454.87 is: 626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.95 : 640.33 = 454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.95/640.33 = 454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.95x = 640.33 × 454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.95x = 291,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,266.91/464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.45

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