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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.24, 690.52 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.24, 690.52 and 315.60 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.24 : 690.52 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.24/690.52 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.24x = 690.52 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.24x = 217,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,928.11/460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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