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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.52, 642.88 and 318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.52, 642.88 and 318.80 is: 440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.52 : 642.88 = 318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.52/642.88 = 318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.52x = 642.88 × 318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.52x = 204,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,950.14/465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.26

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