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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.52, 643.58 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.52, 643.58 and 316.95 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.52 : 643.58 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.52/643.58 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.52x = 643.58 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.52x = 203,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,984.70/466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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