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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 640.57 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 640.57 and 317.18 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 640.57 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/640.57 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 640.57 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 203,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,175.99/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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