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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 644.79 and 319.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 644.79 and 319.90 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 644.79 = 319.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/644.79 = 319.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 644.79 × 319.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 206,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,268.32/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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