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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 643.51 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 643.51 and 319.03 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 643.51 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/643.51 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 643.51 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 205,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,299.00/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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