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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 642.46 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 642.46 and 318.31 is: 439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 642.46 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/642.46 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 642.46 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 204,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,501.44/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.34

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