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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 642.02 and 317.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 642.02 and 317.99 is: 439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 642.02 = 317.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/642.02 = 317.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 642.02 × 317.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 204,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,155.95/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.10

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