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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.73, 642.80 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.73, 642.80 and 318.56 is: 439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.73 : 642.80 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.73/642.80 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.73x = 642.80 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.73x = 204,767.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,767.95/465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.67

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