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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 642.87 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 642.87 and 316.71 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 642.87 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/642.87 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 642.87 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 203,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,603.36/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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