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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 641.22 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 641.22 and 334.43 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 641.22 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/641.22 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 641.22 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 214,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,443.20/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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