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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.97, 641.61 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.97, 641.61 and 332.40 is: 458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.97 : 641.61 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.97/641.61 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.97x = 641.61 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.97x = 213,271.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,271.16/464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.68

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