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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.35, 643.40 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.35, 643.40 and 317.18 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.35 : 643.40 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.35/643.40 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.35x = 643.40 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.35x = 204,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,070.40/466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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