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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 643.68 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 643.68 and 326.43 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 643.68 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/643.68 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 643.68 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 210,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,116.46/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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