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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.09, 640.94 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.09, 640.94 and 333.87 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.09 : 640.94 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.09/640.94 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.09x = 640.94 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.09x = 213,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,990.64/465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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