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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 640.68 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 640.68 and 354.44 is: 488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 640.68 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/640.68 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 640.68 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 227,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,082.62/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.01

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