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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.46, 644.04 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.46, 644.04 and 319.04 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.46 : 644.04 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.46/644.04 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.46x = 644.04 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.46x = 205,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,474.52/466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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