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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 644.30 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 644.30 and 319.36 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 644.30 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/644.30 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 644.30 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 205,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,763.65/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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