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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 642.92 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 642.92 and 318.36 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 642.92 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/642.92 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 642.92 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 204,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,680.01/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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