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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.46, 642.19 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.46, 642.19 and 332.72 is: 459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.46 : 642.19 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.46/642.19 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.46x = 642.19 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.46x = 213,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,666.25/465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.05

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