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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.52, 641.99 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.52, 641.99 and 316.36 is: 436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.52 : 641.99 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.52/641.99 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.52x = 641.99 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.52x = 203,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,100.38/465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.29

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