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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 642.66 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 642.66 and 318.68 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 642.66 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/642.66 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 642.66 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 204,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,802.89/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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