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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 641.43 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 641.43 and 334.10 is: 460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 641.43 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/641.43 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 641.43 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 214,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,298.56/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.55

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