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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 643.95 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 643.95 and 336.56 is: 464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 643.95 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/643.95 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 643.95 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 216,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,724.59/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.52

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