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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 643.16 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 643.16 and 334.24 is: 461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 643.16 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/643.16 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 643.16 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 214,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,969.80/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.86

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