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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 640.94 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 640.94 and 325.11 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 640.94 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/640.94 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 640.94 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 208,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,373.61/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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