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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 690.12 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 690.12 and 316.44 is: 474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 690.12 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/690.12 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 690.12 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 218,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,381.57/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.10

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