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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.71, 642.20 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.71, 642.20 and 318.11 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.71 : 642.20 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.71/642.20 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.71x = 642.20 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.71x = 204,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,285.44/465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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