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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 642.69 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 642.69 and 318.60 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 642.69 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/642.69 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 642.69 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 204,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,761.03/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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