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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.79, 641.16 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.79, 641.16 and 317.16 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.79 : 641.16 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.79/641.16 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.79x = 641.16 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.79x = 203,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,350.31/464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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