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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 645.82 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 645.82 and 319.15 is: 440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 645.82 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/645.82 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 645.82 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 206,116.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,116.13/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.15

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