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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 645.81 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 645.81 and 318.03 is: 439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 645.81 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/645.81 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 645.81 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 205,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,386.95/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.23

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