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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.64, 644.16 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.64, 644.16 and 327.44 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.64 : 644.16 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.64/644.16 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.64x = 644.16 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.64x = 210,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,923.75/466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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