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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.99, 643.32 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.99, 643.32 and 318.84 is: 440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.99 : 643.32 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.99/643.32 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.99x = 643.32 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.99x = 205,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,116.15/465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.17

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