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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 643.12 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 643.12 and 335.34 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 643.12 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/643.12 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 643.12 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 215,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,663.86/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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