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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.01, 640.72 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.01, 640.72 and 333.79 is: 459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.01 : 640.72 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.01/640.72 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.01x = 640.72 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.01x = 213,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,865.93/465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.92

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