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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 642.51 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 642.51 and 318.06 is: 439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 642.51 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/642.51 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 642.51 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 204,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,356.73/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.02

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