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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.19, 640.97 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.19, 640.97 and 317.25 is: 438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.19 : 640.97 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.19/640.97 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.19x = 640.97 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.19x = 203,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,346.15/464.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.07

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