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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 642.36 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 642.36 and 334.56 is: 461.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 642.36 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/642.36 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 642.36 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 214,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,907.96/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.57

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