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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.98, 641.50 and 324.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.98, 641.50 and 324.85 is: 448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.98 : 641.50 = 324.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.98/641.50 = 324.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.98x = 641.50 × 324.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.98x = 208,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,391.28/464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.17

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