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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.03, 645.38 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.03, 645.38 and 318.75 is: 439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.03 : 645.38 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.03/645.38 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.03x = 645.38 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.03x = 205,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,713.28/468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.53

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