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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.53, 643.64 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.53, 643.64 and 326.81 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.53 : 643.64 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.53/643.64 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.53x = 643.64 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.53x = 210,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,345.59/466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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