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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.67, 640.94 and 317.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.67, 640.94 and 317.51 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.67 : 640.94 = 317.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.67/640.94 = 317.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.67x = 640.94 × 317.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.67x = 203,500.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,500.07/464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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