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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.91, 641.85 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.91, 641.85 and 325.77 is: 448.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.91 : 641.85 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.91/641.85 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.91x = 641.85 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.91x = 209,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,091.85/465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.78

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