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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.26, 644.49 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.26, 644.49 and 332.89 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.26 : 644.49 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.26/644.49 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.26x = 644.49 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.26x = 214,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,542.66/467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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