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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.64, 643.59 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.64, 643.59 and 319.04 is: 440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.64 : 643.59 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.64/643.59 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.64x = 643.59 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.64x = 205,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,330.95/466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.02

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