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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 645.03 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 645.03 and 318.50 is: 439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 645.03 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/645.03 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 645.03 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 205,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,442.06/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.19

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