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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 642.32 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 642.32 and 318.08 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 642.32 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/642.32 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 642.32 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 204,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,309.15/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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