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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.55, 644.21 and 319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.55, 644.21 and 319.53 is: 441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.55 : 644.21 = 319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.55/644.21 = 319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.55x = 644.21 × 319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.55x = 205,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,842.82/466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.21

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