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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.25, 643.52 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.25, 643.52 and 318.94 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 643.52 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/643.52 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 643.52 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 205,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,243.46/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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