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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 644.55 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 644.55 and 319.68 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 644.55 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/644.55 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 644.55 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 206,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,049.74/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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