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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.42, 644.49 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.42, 644.49 and 335.20 is: 463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.42 : 644.49 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.42/644.49 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.42x = 644.49 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.42x = 216,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,033.05/466.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.17

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