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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 642.90 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 642.90 and 318.54 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 642.90 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/642.90 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 642.90 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 204,789.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,789.37/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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