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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.86, 643.16 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.86, 643.16 and 322.40 is: 445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.86 : 643.16 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.86/643.16 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.86x = 643.16 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.86x = 207,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,354.78/465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.10

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