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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 642.98 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 642.98 and 319.10 is: 439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 642.98 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/642.98 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 642.98 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 205,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,174.92/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.61

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