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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 640.86 and 317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 640.86 and 317.50 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 640.86 = 317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/640.86 = 317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 640.86 × 317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 203,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,473.05/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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