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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 690.24 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 690.24 and 315.68 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 690.24 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/690.24 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 690.24 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 217,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,894.96/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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