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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 642.48 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 642.48 and 318.18 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 642.48 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/642.48 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 642.48 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 204,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,424.29/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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