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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 641.10 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 641.10 and 317.34 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 641.10 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/641.10 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 641.10 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 203,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,446.67/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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