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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 641.60 and 316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 641.60 and 316.05 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 641.60 = 316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/641.60 = 316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 641.60 × 316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 202,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,772.89/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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