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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.47, 642.98 and 317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.47, 642.98 and 317.05 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.47 : 642.98 = 317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.47/642.98 = 317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.47x = 642.98 × 317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.47x = 203,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,852.01/466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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