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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 641.84 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 641.84 and 317.58 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 641.84 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/641.84 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 641.84 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 203,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,833.96/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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