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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 644.78 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 644.78 and 318.50 is: 439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 644.78 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/644.78 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 644.78 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 205,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,357.61/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.64

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