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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.15, 644.66 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.15, 644.66 and 319.78 is: 441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.15 : 644.66 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.15/644.66 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.15x = 644.66 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.15x = 206,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,144.55/467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.28

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