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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.67, 642.88 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.67, 642.88 and 326.52 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.67 : 642.88 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.67/642.88 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.67x = 642.88 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.67x = 209,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,912.36/466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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