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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 641.28 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 641.28 and 317.04 is: 437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 641.28 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/641.28 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 641.28 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 203,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,311.41/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.74

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