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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 642.90 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.36, 642.90 and 326.04 is: 449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.36 : 642.90 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.36/642.90 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.36x = 642.90 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.36x = 209,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,613.02/466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.47

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