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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.73, 640.71 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.73, 640.71 and 317.12 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.73 : 640.71 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.73/640.71 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.73x = 640.71 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.73x = 203,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,181.96/464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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