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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 643.74 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 643.74 and 326.64 is: 451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 643.74 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/643.74 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 643.74 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 210,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,271.23/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.09

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