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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 641.93 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 641.93 and 317.97 is: 438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 641.93 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/641.93 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 641.93 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 204,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,112.89/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.82

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