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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.30, 642.41 and 326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.30, 642.41 and 326.17 is: 449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.30 : 642.41 = 326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.30/642.41 = 326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.30x = 642.41 × 326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.30x = 209,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,531.63/466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.35

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