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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 643.48 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 643.48 and 334.48 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 643.48 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/643.48 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 643.48 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 215,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,231.19/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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