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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.80, 642.04 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.80, 642.04 and 318.18 is: 438.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.80 : 642.04 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.80/642.04 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.80x = 642.04 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.80x = 204,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,284.29/465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.57

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