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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 643.08 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 643.08 and 328 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 643.08 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/643.08 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 643.08 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 210,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,930.24/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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