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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 643.41 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 643.41 and 318.60 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 643.41 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/643.41 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 643.41 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 204,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,990.43/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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