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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.49, 644.01 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.49, 644.01 and 319.34 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.49 : 644.01 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.49/644.01 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.49x = 644.01 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.49x = 205,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,658.15/466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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