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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 642.07 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 642.07 and 334.55 is: 461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 642.07 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/642.07 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 642.07 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 214,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,800.47/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.78

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