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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.20, 690.84 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.20, 690.84 and 315.48 is: 473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.20 : 690.84 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.20/690.84 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.20x = 690.84 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.20x = 217,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,946.20/460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.59

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