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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.71, 643.30 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.71, 643.30 and 326.29 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.71 : 643.30 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.71/643.30 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.71x = 643.30 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.71x = 209,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,904.34/465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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