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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 642.36 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 642.36 and 318.74 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 642.36 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/642.36 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 642.36 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 204,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,745.83/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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