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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.90, 643.78 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.90, 643.78 and 334.68 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.90 : 643.78 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.90/643.78 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.90x = 643.78 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.90x = 215,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,460.29/465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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