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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.67, 642.90 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.67, 642.90 and 318.52 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.67 : 642.90 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.67/642.90 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.67x = 642.90 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.67x = 204,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,776.51/465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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