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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 643.41 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 643.41 and 334.83 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 643.41 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/643.41 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 643.41 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 215,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,432.97/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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