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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 640.63 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 640.63 and 317.32 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 640.63 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/640.63 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 640.63 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 203,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,284.71/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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