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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.40, 640.87 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.40, 640.87 and 334.18 is: 460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.40 : 640.87 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.40/640.87 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.40x = 640.87 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.40x = 214,165.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,165.94/465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.18

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