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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 689.40 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 689.40 and 315.63 is: 472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 689.40 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/689.40 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 689.40 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 217,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,595.32/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.67

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