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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.94, 643.40 and 318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.94, 643.40 and 318.99 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.94 : 643.40 = 318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.94/643.40 = 318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.94x = 643.40 × 318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.94x = 205,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,238.17/465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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