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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 642.89 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 642.89 and 318.48 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 642.89 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/642.89 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 642.89 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 204,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,747.82/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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