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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.01, 644.85 and 336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.01, 644.85 and 336.79 is: 464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.01 : 644.85 = 336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.01/644.85 = 336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.01x = 644.85 × 336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.01x = 217,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,179.03/468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.05

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