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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.51, 641.40 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.51, 641.40 and 334.29 is: 460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.51 : 641.40 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.51/641.40 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.51x = 641.40 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.51x = 214,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,413.61/465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.60

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